Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin is growing distressed by challenges cropping up in the country's economy, which include high inflation and labor shortages, Reuters reported.

In a post to Truth Social, President Trump threatened to hit Russia with tariffs if Vladimir Putin refuses to make a deal on the Ukraine war.

President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin is said to be increasingly worried about Russia’s economy as Donald Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions to pressure the Kremlin into reaching an agreement with Ukraine. Russia’s economy,

President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia’s wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, five sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.